A shopping dayWe live in the suburb of HCM city. pps

A shopping day

We live in the suburb of HCM city. Twice a week
my mother and I usually take a bus to HCM city to
do some shopping.

Yesterday was my mother’s off-day. Early in the
morning we took a bus to town. We were in town
just after seven and we had the whole morning for
shopping.

First, we went to the ready-made clothes
department. My mother bought two white shirts for
my father, a pair of blue jeans for my brother. I
chose a pink woolen sweater. I liked it very much
because it perfectly suited my complexion. At this
department prices were moderate and we did not
need to bargain. Before leaving, my mother
bought herself two pairs of gloves.

Next, we went straight to the shoe department.
The shop-assistant greeted us warmly. He showed
us pairs of shoes of really good quality leather.
Leather shoes and sandals of various sizes and
colors were on sale. The store was crowded with
customers. They were either looking at the shoes
or buying them. We both chose fashionable pairs
of shoes and left.

It was nearly eleven o’clock. We called at a little
café by the street-side to have lunch. After lunch

we went to the park nearby. We took a rest on the
bench in the shade of tall trees, waiting for the
shops to be open again in the afternoon.

At 2:00 p.m. we returned to the shopping center.
We went to the Chinaware department. My mother
needed a dozen of dishes and bowls. Enameled
chinaware of different beautiful patterns attracted
housewives’ attention.

Finally, before returning home, we went to the
stationer’s. My mother bought lots of stationery:
ink, pens, ball-point pens and writing pad. On the
way to the bus station we called at the fast food
department to get some ready-cooked food for the
family when we got home.

Returning home, I felt quite tired but how
interesting a shopping day it was!e